Police name the man shot dead by officers in Derby

35 year old Marius Ciolac was pronounced dead in hospital on Friday

Author: Katy WhitePublished 10th Oct 2022
Last updated 10th Oct 2022

Name of man released that was involved in incident at Ascot Drive police station.

On Friday 7 October at 9.55am officers reported seeing a man armed with a knife in the secure car park of Ascot Drive Police Station, off Ascot Drive in Derby .

During the incident a window was smashed at the police station.

Armed officers were sent to the scene and a police firearm was then discharged.

Officers administered first aid until paramedics attended the scene, and the man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The man has been named as 35-year-old Marius Ciolac of Osmaston Road in Derby, his next of kin has been informed.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the incident following a referral from Derbyshire Constabulary and the force will be cooperating fully with the investigation.

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